48-hour strike to affect flights at more than 27 airports across Argentina

Passengers flying through more than 27 airports in Argentina on Thursday and Friday may face delays, cancellations or rescheduled services as state workers’ union ATE stages a 48-hour strike.

The action will include assemblies and rallies in two time windows, from 9 a.m. to noon and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., according to ATE Secretary-General Rodolfo Aguiar. The union advised passengers with flights during those periods to contact their airlines and check whether they need to rebook.

ATE said in a statement that only medical, humanitarian, organ-transfer and official flights would be guaranteed during the strike. Other flights could experience disruptions. Aguiar said any delays or cancellations would not be the workers’ fault because the union had given the government enough advance notice to respond to its demands.

“

Only medical, humanitarian, organ-transfer and official flights will be guaranteed.

The dispute concerns alleged failures to pay salary increases owed to workers at Argentina’s National Civil Aviation Administration, as well as what ATE describes as breaches of collective bargaining agreements and underfunding of airport operational and inspection areas since January. The union is also seeking negotiations on sector-specific pay and funding for airport rescue and firefighting services and inspection work.

Passengers can check flight information on their airline’s official website or through the official Aeropuertos Argentina website, which lists arrivals and departures. Airlines may also send updates by email or through their own information channels.

“

If delays or cancellations occur, it will not be the workers' fault. We communicated the strike with enough advance notice for the government to respond to each of our demands, and that has not happened so far.